Renovation of a mixed-use development in Geneva, New York. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

As of October 21, 2024, a design firm has not yet been selected. The project has been temporarily delayed. As Cornell University is seeking proposals from consultants to provide design services for the rehabilitation of the Food Research Lab (FRL) on Cornell's Agritech Campus in Geneva, NY. The Food Research Lab is located at 665 W. North St. in the City of Geneva, New York. It is an 84,000 square foot building, built in 1960 and is one of the most critical buildings at the Cornell CALS AgriTech campus. It currently houses offices and wet labs as well as some specialty labs such as the Pilot Plant, the Vinification and Brewing Lab, and the High-Pressure Processing Lab. In 2010, all the design phases to completely rehabilitate the facility were executed but not bid and constructed. Between 2015 and 2017, part of this design was implemented to renew the Pilot Plant. This current project is the next phase of the rehabilitation of the FRL facility. This phase will focus on renewal of the remaining building envelope and core infrastructure (including risers, MEP, HVAC, fire protection, electrical service, building controls), building core, and select interior renovations as funding permits. It will leverage the completed design from 2010, updated for the current building code, reduced scope, and phasing strategies to maintain specialty lab operations that cannot easily be relocated. Scope of Services The services indicated below shall include, but not be limited to: Design Development Phase Construction Document Phase Bidding Phase Construction Administration Phase Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Participation Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Article 15-A, Cornell University is committed to promoting opportunities for maximum feasible participation of certified MWBE firms and the employment of minority group members and women in the performance of Cornell contracts. Consultants are required to ensure that good faith efforts are made to include meaningful participation. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (SDVOB) Participation Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Article 17-B, Cornell University is committed to promoting opportunities for maximum feasible participation of certified SDVOB firms and the employment of veterans in the performance of Cornell contracts. Consultants are required to ensure that good faith efforts are made to include meaningful participation MBE, WBE, and SDVOB goals are listed in the New York State Contract Reporter (NYSCR) ad. The consultant shall provide a Subconsultant Staffing List for the project using the form attached to the NYSCR ad. This subconsultant staffing list shall include the percent of work to be completed by each subconsultant and indicate whether each subconsultant is a MBE, WBE, or SDVOB. References References will be contacted as part of the evaluation process. When submitting references, the following information shall be included: Name(s) and title(s) of person/people to contact Phone numbers and e-mail addresses Name of project and/or reason for reference Time of Completion Schedule Estimated Completion Date: December 2026 To be considered for this project, prospective consultants shall include the following in their response: Cover letter with signature. Prime Consultant's Qualifications and Experience: Show specific relevant expertise and successful completion of projects similar in size and scope as the project described above. Qualifications of Prime Consultant Staff: Demonstrate experience and qualifications of the firm's key personnel in the planning, organizing and execution of projects similar in scope. List the qualifications of employees who will be working on this project. Approach and Capability: Show organization of staff and design/technical resources specifically dedicated to this project. Identify assignment of responsibilities and authority. Previous Experience with Work Specific to Project Scope: Include examples of prior work on Cornell projects and other colleges and/or state agencies. Demonstrate thorough understanding of project scope. Proposed Subconsultant Team: List subconsultants who will work on this project and demonstrate that they have the necessary staffing and experience for this type of work. MWBE and SDVOB Utilization: On the Subconsultant Staffing List, list all MBE, WBE, and SDVOB staff and subconsultants who will work on this project to show how the MWBE/SDVOB goals will be met. If the prime consultant is an MWBE/SDVOB firm, it counts towards the goals. References: List references for design and construction administration of similar projects in public and educational settings. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No Minority Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 8% Women Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 14.3% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 6% Contract term: 2-3 years The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.